BMW R 1250 GS, R 1250 GS Adventure, R 1250 R, R 1250 RS and 1 more (2021): Equipment
Recall 20V495000 · Aug 20, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC
447
vehicles affected
447
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V495000
- Date
- Aug 20, 2020
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 447
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 R 1250 RT, R 1250 R, R 1250 RS, R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure motorcycles. The tire pressure labels may not remain affixed to the motorcycle frame. As a result, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
What can happen
If the label detaches from the motorcycle, proper tire pressure information may not be readily available. This could result in the rider improperly filling the tires which may affect motorcycle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V495000?
5 models: BMW R 1250 GS (2021), BMW R 1250 GS Adventure (2021), BMW R 1250 R (2021) and 2 more, about 447 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V495000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What can happen?
If the label detaches from the motorcycle, proper tire pressure information may not be readily available. This could result in the rider improperly filling the tires which may affect motorcycle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.